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B-1A vs Victor

B-1A vs Victor at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 1,009 km/h, range 9,800 vs 9,662 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 92,986 kg, built 4 vs 86 units.

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
Handley Page Victor bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Victor
Specifications
B-1A Victor
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Handley Page
First flight 23 December 1974 24 December 1952
Year introduced -- 1958
Number produced 4 units 86 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area 594.0 m² 223.5 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 34.0 m
Height 10.4 m 8.6 m
Length 52.0 m 35.0 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 1009 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 9,662 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 92,986 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 40,383 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1A or Victor?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the Victor's 1,009 km/h, a difference of 1,115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or Victor?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the Victor's 9,662 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or Victor?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the Victor's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or Victor?
The B-1A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 179,169 kg compared to the Victor's 92,986 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or Victor?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the Victor's 35.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or Victor?
The Victor has been produced in greater numbers with 86 units compared to 4 units of the B-1A.